Psychology
Gray is the connective tissue of interface design — neutral, balanced, and quiet. It supports without competing.
Meaning
Sophistication, neutrality, and restraint. Warm grays feel inviting; cool grays feel modern and technical.
Applications
Essential for backgrounds, borders, dividers, and secondary text in product UIs. Build a 9–11 step gray ramp early in any design system.
Conversion
HEX
55574C
RGB
85, 87, 76
HSL
71, 7%, 32%
HSB
71, 13%, 34%
CMYK
2, 0, 13, 66
LAB
37, -3, 6
LCH
37, 7, 112
OKLCH
0.45, 0.02, 115
XYZ
8, 9, 8
LUV
37, -1, 8
HWB
71, 30%, 66%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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